Role Overview
Provides direct respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital guidelines. Serves as a resource for advanced clinical expertise and ensures patient safety through effective, developmentally appropriate care while adhering to quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicates effectively with the healthcare team, documenting and participating in handoffs.
- Educates patients, families, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per established standards, troubleshooting as needed.
- Demonstrates advanced skills supporting ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and other specialized areas.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Licenses and certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, Basic Cardiovascular Life Support.
- Strong clinical and communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
Additional Details
- Multiple shifts, including days and nights, with part-time, full-time, and PRN options.
- Opportunities to work at various hospital locations.
- Eligible for a sign-on bonus for qualified positions.
- Open to students nearing graduation from accredited programs.